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H. R. 9120 — To establish an integrated national approach to respond to ongoing and expected effects of extreme weather and climate change by protecting, managing, and conserving the fish, wildlife, and plants of the United States, and to maximize Government efficiency and reduce costs, in cooperation with State and local governments, Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiians, and other entities, and for other purposes.
July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,701
H.R. 9120, the "Safeguarding America’s Future and Environment Act" or "SAFE Act," aims to create a comprehensive national approach for dealing with the impacts of extreme weather and climate change on fish, wildlife, and plants in the United States. The bill emphasizes government efficiency,...
Simple Explanation
The SAFE Act is like a new plan to help protect animals, plants, and fish from bad weather and climate changes by having people work together, like the government and Native groups, to make smart choices and not waste money. It also wants people to share important science about climate change, listen to advice from nature experts, and help local places make their own smart plans.
H. R. 9315 — To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report on coordination in the public and private sectors in responding to ransomware attacks on financial institutions, and for other purposes.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:850
H.R. 9315, also known as the "Public and Private Sector Ransomware Response Coordination Act of 2024," requires the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to Congress on how the public and private sectors are working together to tackle ransomware attacks on financial...
Simple Explanation
In H.R. 9315, the government wants to make sure that banks and other money places are working well with each other and with secret agents to stop bad computer people from taking their money. They are going to write a big paper about how they're doing and see if they need new rules to do a better job.
S. RES.730 — Designating June 23, 2024, as Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day.
June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:338
S. RES.730 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. Senate proposing the designation of June 23, 2024, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day." The resolution recognizes the significant risks and harms linked to social media use, particularly among adolescents, including...
Simple Explanation
S. RES.730 wants to make June 23, 2024, a special day to remember people who have been hurt by social media, like when others are mean online or when they see things that are scary or bad for them. This day is meant to help everyone learn how to be safer online and how to help those who've been hurt.
H. R. 7685 — To strengthen and enhance the competitiveness of American industry through the research and development of advanced technologies to improve the efficiency of cement, concrete, and asphalt production, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:3,390
H.R. 7685, known as the "IMPACT Act," aims to boost the competitiveness of American industry by funding research and development of advanced technologies that enhance the efficiency of producing cement, concrete, and asphalt. The bill establishes a program to develop and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7685 is a plan to help the U.S. make building materials like cement and asphalt using new, cleaner technologies. This would involve scientists and companies working together to make these processes better and more environmentally friendly.
H. R. 8658 — To require a report by the Transportation Security Administration on digital identity ecosystems, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:273
H.R. 8658, titled the “Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024,” is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives. It requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to prepare a report within 180 days about digital identity systems used in the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8658 is a plan that asks the TSA to make a list of all the ways people use digital identities when they travel, looking at what's good and bad about them, and how it can make everything safer. They want to hear from many different people to make sure their report is really helpful.
H. R. 6174 — An Act To improve the biodetection functions of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
March 07, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:652
H.R. 6174, titled the “DHS Biodetection Improvement Act”, aims to enhance the biodetection capabilities of the Department of Homeland Security. The bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess and improve partnerships with the Department of Energy's national...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6174 wants to help the Department of Homeland Security find better ways to detect harmful germs by working with scientists and special labs. It tells them to make a plan for using new tools and to tell Congress how it's going.
S. RES. 644 — Expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2024, through April 30, 2024, as “Fair Chance Jobs Month”.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:449
The resolution, S. RES. 644, proposes April 1 to April 30, 2024, to be designated as "Fair Chance Jobs Month." It highlights the challenges faced by people with arrest or conviction records, particularly after they have served their sentences, emphasizing their struggles with...
Simple Explanation
In April 2024, there is a special month called "Fair Chance Jobs Month" to help people who had problems with the law find jobs by encouraging everyone to work together and be more fair. This is about giving people a second chance, making job opportunities more accessible, and helping them become a part of the community again.
H. RES. 1389 — Supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:215
H. RES. 1389 is a resolution that supports designating the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week" for the second time. It acknowledges the important role that community health workers play in connecting communities with...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1389 wants to make the last week of August 2024 a special time to appreciate community health workers who help people get the healthcare and support they need. It highlights how important these workers are but doesn't say exactly how to hold these appreciation events.
S. 4030 — To reauthorize the recovery housing program, and for other purposes.
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March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,025
S. 4030 reauthorizes and updates a program to help individuals recovering from substance abuse disorder find stable housing. It extends funding from 2025 to 2029 with a minimum of $50 million, and allows states to use a small portion of the funds for furniture costs. The bill...
Simple Explanation
S. 4030 is a bill that helps people who are trying to stop using drugs by giving them safe places to live. It promises to give at least $50 million each year to make sure these homes are nice and to help with job training, while also checking every year to see how things are going.
H. R. 10359 — To establish the Immersive Technology Advisory Panel to promote the use of immersive technology in the United States, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,909
H.R. 10359 proposes the establishment of the Immersive Technology Advisory Panel to promote immersive technologies like virtual and augmented reality in the United States. The bill aims to ensure U.S. leadership in this technology by fostering development, establishing...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10359 wants to create a special group to help America be really good at using cool tech like virtual reality and make sure it's safe and fair. This group will also look at how this tech affects important things like money and keeping the country safe.
H. R. 9305 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to local governments for the training of local law enforcement officers on public health threats arising from violations of building codes, and for other purposes.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:514
H.R. 9305 is a bill that directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide financial grants to local governments. These grants are intended to support the training of law enforcement officers on how to identify and deal with public health risks that can occur when...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9305 is like giving money to cities so police officers can be taught how to keep people safe when houses and buildings aren't built safely. This helps make sure everyone has a safe place to live.
H. CON. RES. 87 — Recognizing the need for research, education, and policy development regarding high-potency marijuana.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:304
H. CON. RES. 87 acknowledges the increasing use and higher potency of marijuana in the United States and calls for more research, education, and policy development to address related health concerns. The resolution highlights the need for federal agencies to study the health...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about making sure people know more about really strong marijuana, especially how it affects health. It wants experts to study it, teach people about its risks, and create plans to keep everyone safe.
H. R. 9435 — To establish a National Security Council Fentanyl Disruption Steering Group, and for other purposes.
August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:795
H.R. 9435 aims to create a Fentanyl Disruption Steering Group within the National Security Council. This group will include senior officials from various U.S. government departments and agencies, and its main tasks will be to oversee efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9435 is a plan to form a special team of government experts who will work together to stop illegal fentanyl (a very dangerous drug) from being sold. This team will make sure everyone is working together and report back to the government on how they're doing.
S. RES. 772 — Recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in work and community life.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:735
The resolution, S. RES. 772, recognizes the significant contributions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in promoting independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities. It highlights ongoing challenges such as high poverty rates, unemployment, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure people with disabilities can live on their own and have good jobs, just like everyone else. It talks about working together to make this happen, but it doesn’t say exactly how or where the money will come to do it.
H. R. 1513 — An Act To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a task force to be known as the 6G Task Force, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:865
H.R. 1513, known as the "FUTURE Networks Act," aims to have the Federal Communications Commission create a "6G Task Force" within 120 days of the Act's enactment. This Task Force will include members from trusted companies, public interest organizations, academic...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1513 wants the government to make a special group to think about the next super-fast internet called 6G. This group will include smart people from different places and they will listen to what everyone has to say before making a big report about it.

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